Comments by "TruthWarrior" (@Truth-warrior-j3e) on "Richard The Fourth" channel.

  1.  @squirrelpatrick3670 It’s a good question. The answer has two fundamental aspects. First, Brexit means the UK no longer has the right to return migrants back to the EU (typically France) if the migrants entered from an EU country. We lost our rights because we are no longer part of the Dublin Agreement which is an EU agreement how to handle migrants. Also, Brexit facilitated immigration from outside the EU primarily by changing the UK’s immigration policy. Before Brexit, the UK was part of the EU’s free movement agreement, which allowed citizens of EU member states to live and work in the UK without the need for a visa. This limited opportunities for immigrants from non-EU countries, as a significant portion of UK immigration policy was designed to prioritize EU citizens. Post-Brexit, free movement for EU citizens ended, and the UK introduced a points-based immigration system. This system applies equally to both EU and non-EU nationals, requiring them to meet specific skill, language, and salary requirements to qualify for work visas. This "leveling" has opened up opportunities for people from outside the EU to apply on equal terms. The new system favors skilled workers, irrespective of their nationality. This means that migrants from outside the EU who meet the skill requirements now have greater access to UK visas than they did previously, as they are not disadvantaged compared to EU citizens. The UK introduced several new visa categories, such as the Global Talent Visa and the Health and Care Worker Visa, which attract skilled migrants from outside the EU in sectors like science, healthcare, and technology. Since the new system does not distinguish based on nationality but rather on skills and qualifications, it has led to a shift in the origin of migrants. With EU migration decreasing after Brexit, the gap has been filled by migrants from countries such as India, Nigeria, and the Philippines, particularly in sectors where there is a demand for labor. In essence, Brexit has shifted the UK from an EU-centric immigration policy to a global, skills-based approach, facilitating greater access for skilled immigrants from outside the EU.
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